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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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